Job ID:      RBJ_Audit
Title:     Senior Audit Director / Manager
Location:     Boston, MA
Type:     Direct Hire
Industry:     Accounting
Pay Rate:     100k -250k
Post Date:     08/27/2009
Job Description:
This role will give you exposure to new and exciting developments in Accounting policy. You will be exposed to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). You will gain experience sought by most publicly traded organizations. This position offers tremendous exposure and work life balance. The travel requirements are low and the opportunity for growth and advancement are tremendous. The Audits you will be exposed to will certainly make your credentials highly sought after. Most Audit professional see this as an opportunity you only get once.

Responsibilities include the following:
* Interviews of auditors and firm representatives
* Audit workpapers audit work paper reviews
* Technical accounting research
* Participating in special projects as needed
* Assisting with the development of training courses on various technical matters.
* Plans, leads, executes and reports on operational, financial and third party audits, ensuring that the work performed is centered on the areas of most significant business risks, and provides adequate assurance.
* Ensure continual compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), including change management of documentation and planning/participation in testing of controls.
* Work with business process owners and external auditors to evaluate control deficiencies, establish issues and action plans, and monitor remediation on a timely basis.
* Apply quantitative methods and financial concepts to internal operating procedures.
* Develop audit reports within budgeted time/costs and conducts close out meetings.
* Work with the external auditors to ensure risks are appropriately identified and evaluated.


Job Requirements:

* CPA - Active license
* 4 year degree in Accounting. Masters preferred
* Current or recent Public Accounting experience (within the last 5 years). You must have experience with a Big 4, National or Large regional Accounting firm. Candidates who are at the Manager or Senior Manager level will be given preferred consideration
* At least 6 years of progressively increasing Accounting/Audit experience
* Experience with SEC clients and SEC reporting is required
* Strong knowledge of US GAAP and PCAOB standards
* Exposure to International audits and/or IFRS is a huge plus
* Strong communication skills, both written and oral
* Minimal travel